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Jun 29, 2023
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Jun 29, 2023
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guided meditation
Topics: tonglen, Tong-len, Yonten, Venerable Yonten, Giving and Taking, Taking and Giving
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Oct 7, 2021
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Oct 7, 2021
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Host: Mathew Divaris Facilitator: Ven. Tenzin Chogyki Speakers: Ven. Yönten and Emily Tsu Initially broadcasted on KSQD Community Radio Santa Cruz, CA
Topics: Engaged Buddhism, Asian Women in American Tibetan Buddhism, Monastic Women in American Tibetan...
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Sep 26, 2021
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Sep 26, 2021
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2 Sessions on how to meditate from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective. Includes guided meditation, presentation and discussion.
Topics: Buddhist Meditation, Buddhist Women, Buddhist Nun, Yonten, Ven. Yonten, Guided Meditation,...
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Sep 9, 2021
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Sep 9, 2021
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An Introduction to Buddhist Tantra with Venerable Yönten
Topics: Buddhism, Tantra
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Jun 19, 2021
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Jun 19, 2021
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A combined meditation using the description of the 8 stages of death described in " The Tibetan Book of the Dead " by Padmasabhava and the Mahamudra meditation as clarified by Chöden Rinpoche in “ Mastering Meditation .” Practice adapted and led by Venerable Yönten
Topics: Mahamudra, Death, Buddhism, The 8 Stages, Clarity of Mind, Clear Light Mind
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Jun 12, 2021
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Jun 12, 2021
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For the pre-recorded sessions we used meditations from Mahamudra Centre’s 2018 Lam Rim Retreat when Venerable Yönten
Topic: Equanimity
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Jan 18, 2021
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Jan 18, 2021
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Buddha interpreted by Geshe Chekawa interpreted by Yönten
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From a 6 part series Hosted by Maitripa College Facilitated by Ven. Yönten Related to the Discovering Buddhism curriculum of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) Recorded live via Zoom January 18th, 2021
Topics: tong-len, self-cherishing, equalizing and exchanging, bodhichitta
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Oct 20, 2020
10/20
Oct 20, 2020
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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Praise to the 17 Nalanda Masters, composed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, chanted in Tibetan.
Topics: 17 Nalanda Masters, 17 Nalanda Pandits
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Oct 20, 2020
10/20
Oct 20, 2020
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Jetsun Chokyi Gyaltsen
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Guided Jorchö meditation
Topic: Jorcho
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Jun 18, 2020
06/20
Jun 18, 2020
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From the sadhana
Topic: Arya Avalokiteshvara Singhanada
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Jun 18, 2020
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Jun 18, 2020
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The final community meditation of the semester (Feb-June 2020) for both cohorts, leading committee, supervisors and faculty of Human Spirit.
Topics: Rejoicing Meditation, Covid 19 practice, Human Spirit
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Jun 11, 2020
06/20
Jun 11, 2020
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Introduction to Buddhist ideas about interdependence - for more and deeper see: How to See Yourself as You Really Are by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Topics: racial identity, gender identity, financial identity, over-identification, introduction to emptiness
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Jun 4, 2020
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Jun 4, 2020
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Based on the Simple Vajrasattva Practice
Topics: no guilt. dispelling guilt, secular purification, vajrasattva, simple vajrasattva
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Jun 4, 2020
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Jun 4, 2020
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The text of the Heart Sutra can be found here: https://fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sutras/heart_sutra_c5.pdf Commentary with the description of the visualization can be found here: http://teachingsfromtibet.com/2017/04/14/a-commentary-on-the-heart-sutra/ More Heart Sutra resources: https://fpmt.org/edu-news/the-heart-sutra-resource-page/
Topics: Heart Sutra, Heart Sutra Chanted, Heart Sutra Meditation
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May 28, 2020
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May 28, 2020
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The 9 Point Death Meditation From the Lam Rim Chen Mo by Lama Tsong Khapa; adapted by Venerable Yönten for secular use. 1. Death is Certain because death will definitely come and therefore cannot be avoided - No matter how well you take care of your body or how safe you keep it - Death doesn’t wait for you to finish tasks or heal grudges because our lifespan cannot be extended and diminishes unceasingly Yet we make excuses not to practice, as if life could be lengthened: - When we are...
Topic: death meditation
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May 26, 2020
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May 26, 2020
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From Chandrakirti’s Sevenfold Reasoning/Analysis of the Chariot Meditation adapted by Ven. Yönten from Perfecting Wisdom by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Geshe Tashi Tsering’s book from the Foundation of Buddhist thought series: Emptiness. Cover art from Fred van der Zee (Manjushri) and Andy Weber (mantra) non-commercial use only
Topics: emptiness, analysis of the chariot, 7 fold analysis
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May 26, 2020
05/20
May 26, 2020
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Lama Yeshe
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by Lama Yeshe from his book Ego, Attachment and Liberation recited by Ven. Yönten
Topic: Lama Yeshe
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May 26, 2020
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May 26, 2020
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Clarity of Mind Meditation compiled from various sources, led by Bhikshuni Yönten. Wisdom (Manjushri) Mantra at the end: Om Ah Ra Pa Tsa Na Dhih
Topic: clarity of mind meditation
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May 23, 2020
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May 23, 2020
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Guided Analytical Meditation. THE FOUR IMMEASURABLES or “boundless states”— love, compassion, joy, and equanimity— are widely taught and practiced in both the Pāli and Sanskrit traditions. They are called “immeasurable” because they are directed toward immeasurable sentient beings with a mind free from partiality and because they are states of jhāna 1 that are not limited by the five hindrances 2 of the desire-realm mind. They are also called the brahmavihāras after the brahmā...
Topics: 4 Immeasurables, 4 bhrama viharas, 4 Immeasurable thoughts
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May 12, 2020
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May 12, 2020
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Maitreya
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From Maitreya’s Sublime Contiuum adapted by Ven. Yönten with thanks to those who influenced this interpretation: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Loden and my friend Andy Weistrich
Topics: buddha, 9 analogies, 18 analogies for buddha nature
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May 10, 2020
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May 10, 2020
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Loving Kindness Meditation with visualization of the four groups in the four directions: 1) Mother/Mother figure and female relatives at the left of you (blood or chosen, living or dead) 2) Father/Father figure and male relatives at the right of you (blood or chosen, living or dead) 3) “Dear One” (like your spouse, best friend or mentor) and all those close to you, not relatives... 4) “Enemy” (someone you would prefer not to have around, that you have aversion toward, who has harmed...
Topics: Love, Loving Kindness
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Mar 29, 2020
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Mar 29, 2020
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Dharma
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Full text of the practice available here: https://thubtenchodron.org/2007/06/chenrezig-practice-sadhana/
Topics: Chenrezig, 1000 Arm Chenrezig, Compassion, Yonten Meditation
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Mar 15, 2020
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Mar 15, 2020
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Dharma
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Meditation for Human Spirit Monday March 16th 2020 12 Deeds for pre-class Green Tara for post-class Tonglen in case meditations with Deities are not working for you today...
Topics: tara, 12 deeds
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Mar 13, 2020
03/20
Mar 13, 2020
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buddha
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Introduction to Buddhist ideas, namely joyous effort. Recorded live in Pontevedra, Spain 2019. Teacher: Ven. Yönten, Translator: Celia Gradin
Topics: Buddhist classes in Spanish, Spanish introduction to Buddhism
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Mar 7, 2020
03/20
Mar 7, 2020
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Medicine Buddha
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This is a recording of the English translation of Panchen Chokyi Gyaltsen’s Medicine Buddha Puja: Wish Fulfilling Jewel. It includes guided meditations specifically for those doing practice for loved ones who are actively dying or who have recently passed away. Recited by Bhikshuni Yönten. https://fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/education/prayers/medicine_buddha_wish-fulfilling_jewel_c5.pdf
Topics: Medicine Buddha Puja, Medicine Buddha for the dying
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Feb 10, 2020
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Feb 10, 2020
Ven. Yonten Favorites
Topic: favorites
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Nov 23, 2019
11/19
Nov 23, 2019
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Vajrdhara
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FOR HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA INITIATES ONLY This recording is to help facilitate people keep their daily practice commitments. Particularly in difficult or busy times like during travel. The recording is the “long” version which counts as 3 recitations. It is important to recite along with the recording, not just listen to it. It should be done morning and night by all Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners. Please do not share with the uninitiated.
Topics: six session guru yoga, guru yoga, HYT six session
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Yonten
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A 90 minute public talk in English with Spanish translation exploring the relationship between Feminism and Buddhism. Speaker is Gelongma Yönten - an American nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition since 2003.
Topics: Feminism and Buddhism, Buddhism and Feminism, Yonten and Feminism
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Jan 19, 2019
01/19
Jan 19, 2019
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Buddha
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July 2018 Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre, Blue Mountains Australia 1. Renunciation is Self Compassion Public Talk 2. the Three Types of Compassion Presented by Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten
Topics: Compassion, determination to be free, renunciation, three compassions
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Jan 5, 2019
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Jan 5, 2019
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During each session of the Chenrezig practice of Nyung Nä, there are three sets of prostrations. They can be done in English, the recordings include those three plus some extras. The recordings are: Limb of Prostrations: Venerable Yonten 35 Buddhas of Confession: Venerable Robina “Po” Praise: Venerable Tsewang Praise to Lama Tsong Khapa: Venerable Yonten Om Mani Padme Hum 2 versions: Venerable Chodron Long Dharani of Chenrezig: Venerable Yonten
Topics: Nyung Na, Fasting Retreat, Chenrezig fasting retreat, Chenrezig retreat, Nyung Na retreat
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Nov 25, 2018
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Nov 25, 2018
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wisdom
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Recorded live at the “Meditation Factory,” in Hertliya, Israel with Shantideva Study Group - associated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition. Part of a three part series, this evening discussed the relationship between karma and happiness as well as the inner and outer conditions for happiness. Presented by Bhikshuni Lozang Yonten using material from the Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment ( Lam Rim Chen Mo) by Lama Tsong Khapa.
Topics: finding joy, seeking happiness, joyous effort, immeasurable joy, karma and happiness, Ven Yonten,...
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Jul 17, 2018
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Jul 17, 2018
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Buddha Vajradhara
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Venerable Yönten, an American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun teaching at Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity, New Zealand. Before listening to this material, its important to have a good understanding and connection with the Three Principle Aspects of the Path: Renunciation (the determination to be free), Bodhichitta (the mind of enlightenment), Correct View (wisdom realizing the emptiness of inherent existence).
Topics: Tantra, Buddhist Tantra, Tibetan Buddhist Tantra, Vajrayana, Diamond Vehicle, Yonten, Venerable...
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Mar 23, 2018
03/18
Mar 23, 2018
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Buddha
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From the Joyous Effort Section of the Lam Rim. Analytical meditation led by Ven. Yönten
Topics: Joyous Effort, Laziness
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Feb 14, 2018
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Feb 14, 2018
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LTK
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A discussion group facilitated by Bhikshuni Yönten at Mahamudra Centre, NZ during a two-week Lam Rim retreat.
Topics: Buddhist impermanence, Buddhist death, Buddhist karma, Buddhist discussion, Yonten at Mahamudra
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Jan 21, 2018
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Jan 21, 2018
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LAM RIM
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Impermanence and Death includes the 9 point death analysis Stages of Death - elaborate includes the longer descriptions of what happens at each stage Short Stages of Death includes mainly the 8 visions/dissolutions led by Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten
Topics: Death and Rebirth, Death meditation, 9 Point Death Meditation, 8 Stages of Death Meditation
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Jan 21, 2018
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Jan 21, 2018
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LAM RIM
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Meditations to Move Toward Emptiness Two Analytical meditations to understand through reasoning, logic and experience why all phenomena are emptiness of inherent existence because of dependently arising. For best results, use in conjunction with direct advice from your own qualified Teacher and intensive study. Led by Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten during the 2018 Complete Lam Rim Retreat held at Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity.
Topics: Emptiness Meditation, Gelukpa Emptiness Meditation, Middle Way Consequence View of Emptiness,...
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Jan 21, 2018
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Jan 21, 2018
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LAM RIM
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The Twelve Links of Dependent Arising is depicted in the Wheel of Life image and was first commissioned by Buddha Shakyamuni himself to help us understand how patterns are formed, perpetuated and can be destroyed. The 12 Links cover the sequence of a minimum of two lives - this reflection goes through the full sequence in the order it is taught - this is not he same order as it is experience over lifetimes but helps us understand the basics. For more information, see a T he Great Treatise on...
Topics: 12 Links of Dependent Arising, 12 Links of Dependent Origination, The 12 Links, Samsara, Samsara...
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Jan 19, 2018
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Jan 19, 2018
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Lam Rim
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Immeasurable Equanimity is a mentality of unbiased goodwill - free from anger, negative attachment and indifference. It is the essential foundation for "higher" qualities such as compassion and love. There are many angles to approach developing this state of mind and through repeated analysis, they become our way of life/lifetimes. The benefit is immediate interruption of the push and pull of grasping and aversion disturbing the clarity and peace of our mind. When the mind is...
Topics: Lam Rim, Equanimity, Buddhist Equanimity, Immeasurable Equanimity, Analytical meditation on...
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Jan 12, 2018
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Jan 12, 2018
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LAM RIM
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Guided analytical meditations for developing bodhichitta/ the mind of enlightenment: the aspiration to become enlightened for the benefit of all sentient beings. From the Lam Rim Chen Mo by Lama Tsong Khapa Led by Bhikshuni Yönten for Mahamudra Centre's two week Lam Rim retreat
Topics: Lam Rim, Bodhichitta, guided bodhichitta meditation, Lam Rim Bodhichitta, Equalizing and Exchanging...
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May 10, 2017
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May 10, 2017
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from Lam Rim Chen Mo by Lama Tsong Khapa
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The Impermanence meditation can stand alone or be joined with the death meditation as time and energy allow. The Death Meditation contains: Short Shakyamuni Buddha Meditation The Nine Point Death Meditation The Eight Stages at the Time of Death Meditation - one right after the other...
Topic: death and impermanence
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Apr 18, 2017
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Apr 18, 2017
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MMC
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Public talk at Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity, New Zealand Feb. 2017 with Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten Strongly recommended is to read the text by Lama Zopa Rinpoche either before or after listening to this talk: https://www.lamayeshe.com/article/chapter/how-things-exist and/or https://www.lamayeshe.com/article/chapter/3-how-things-exist note: bird described in the lecture is commonly found in the southern hemisphere called a Pukeko (swamp hen).
Topics: Emptiness, Dependent Arising, Introduction to emptiness
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Feb 10, 2017
02/17
Feb 10, 2017
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MMC
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Weekend course based on the Patience section of The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (the Lam Rim Chen Mo) by Lama Tsong Khapa, on working through anger and developing patience. Held at Mahamudra Centre in New Zealand, led by Buddhist nun Venerable Yonten. An overview of the course in public talk format can be found here: https://archive.org/details/WorkingThroughAngerPublicTalkLYAtMMC
Topics: working with anger, working through anger, transforming anger, patience, the perfection of...
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Jan 27, 2017
01/17
Jan 27, 2017
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MMC
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Public Talk with Venerable Yönten at Mahamudra Centre. Introduction to concepts elaborated later in a subsequent weekend course. Content mainly drawn from the Patience section of the Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lam Rim Chen Mo) by Lama Tsong Khapa.
Topics: Patience, Working with anger, transforming anger, working through anger, cultivating patience
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Jan 25, 2017
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Jan 25, 2017
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MMC
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For Initiates Only. The recording ends at the mantra recitation time. After completing the number of mantras you have committed to each day (or more), continue with the sadhana. Sadhana compiled by Geshe Wangchen Chanting Led by Venerable Yonten January 2017 Chenrezig retreat
Topic: 4 Arm Chenrezig
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Jan 25, 2017
01/17
Jan 25, 2017
by
MMC team
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A group practice of White Tara Wish-Fulfilling Wheel, led by Venerable Yonten, held at Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity, Colville New Zealand. Please only use this recording and practice if you have the empowerment of White Tara from a qualified Mahayana Guru or a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. The practice text/sadhana can be found here: http://shop.fpmt.org/White-Tara-Chintachakra-long-sadhana-for-retreat-PDF_p_1232.html
Topics: White Tara for initiates, White Tara for those with empowerment, White Tara Wish-Fulfilling Wheel,...
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May 11, 2015
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May 11, 2015
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Buddha
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Led by Venerable Yonten at Mahamudra Centre. Any mistakes due to Yonten 2015.
Topics: Protector Prayers, Yonten, Tantra Protectors, FPMT Protectors
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Aug 21, 2014
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Aug 21, 2014
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KYRC
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Venerable Robina Courtin's August 2014 visit to Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre, Blue Mountains NSW Australia. Includes: 3 evening sessions "When the Chocolate Runs Out" Meditation Class Buddhist Perspectives Class Weekend Course on Understanding Guru Devotion
Topics: Buddhism, Robina, Venerable Robina, Venerable Robina Courtin, guru devotion, attachment, 8 worldly...
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May 25, 2014
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May 25, 2014
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KYRC
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One Day Course held at Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre on Death and Impermanence. Several of the session were not included here as they involved personal reflection and journalling. The reflection/ journal topics are below: LIFE REFLECTIONS Points to sit with and/or journal about · Currently, and in my life so far, I have the most stress & fear about: (for example: the current lack of depth in my spiritual path, the death of loved ones, my own death, health, finances,...
Topics: Death and Buddhism, Yonten, Ani Yonten, Death and other transitions, impermanence and death
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Aug 25, 2013
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Aug 25, 2013
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Buddha as interpreted by Ani Yonten
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4 Meditations based on the traditional Mahayana teaching of the 6 Perfections. Each of the 4 meditations include the last two perfections, concentration and wisdom. Share this information freely. :-)
Topics: 6 Perfections, Six Perfections, Yonten, Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre audio, Mayahana, Bodhisattva...
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Jun 27, 2013
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Jun 27, 2013
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Buddha - Atisha and Geshe Chekawa - facilitated by Yonten
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part one 7 point mind training
Topics: thursday class, Buddhist Perspectives
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Jun 18, 2013
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Jun 18, 2013
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Buddha. facilitated by Yonten
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From Thursdays class
Topics: Life and Death, Grief and Loss, Buddhist Perspective on Dying
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Jun 18, 2013
06/13
Jun 18, 2013
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Dzambala
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Dzambala Practice
Topic: Dzambala
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Jun 18, 2013
06/13
Jun 18, 2013
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Buddha interpreted by Ani Yonten
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Thursday class
Topics: Life and Death, Grief and Loss, Buddhist Dying
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May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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Buddha intrepreted by Geshe Langri Tangpa facilitated by Ven. Yonten
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Verse 7 discussion: "in short, both directly and indirectly, do I offer every benefit and happiness to all my mothers, secretly I shall undertake all their harmful actions and suffering."
Topics: Thought Transformation, verse 7, Geshe Langri Tangpa, Venerable Yonten
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May 9, 2013
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May 9, 2013
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Buddha as interpreted by Geshe Langri Tangpa, facilitated by Venerable Yonten
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Buddhist Perspectives Discussion Group - Verse 6 of 8 Verses of Thought Transformation. Talk and Meditation.
Topics: 8 Verses Meditation, 8 Verses, 8 Verses of Thought Transformation, Geshe Langri Tangpa
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